Influence of chelated forms of trace elements on the live weight and livability of rearing stock of broilers

¹ Altai State Agricultural University, 98, Krasnoarmejskij ave., Barnaul, 656049, Russia
² Separate subdivision “Novosafonovskaya poultry farm” of Kuzbasskiy broiler LLC, ul. Molodezhnaya, 2a, Novosafonovsky village, Kemerovo region, 653224, Russia

^* Corresponding author: lexx-74@bk.ru

Abstract

Nowadays, organic forms of trace elements, which have a high bioavailability, and, as a consequence, have a beneficial effect on the body of animals and birds, are increasingly used in feeding. In this area, quite a lot of research has been carried out on the use of chelates in poultry feeding, but mainly for broiler chickens and laying hens. Therefore, the purpose of our study was the use of organic forms of trace elements such as iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and selenium in the diets of rearing stock of the parent flock of the ROSS cross. The experiment was carried out in the production conditions of the Novosafonovskaya poultry farm of Kuzbasskiy Broiler LLC and at the Small animal science department of the Altai State Agrarian University in 2020. The results of the experiment indicate that replacing 50% of the need for inorganic forms of iron, manganese, copper, zinc and selenium with organic analogs contributed to an increase in live weight, absolute and average daily gains of rearing stock. There was an increase in the uniformity of the flock in terms of live weight, both males and females. The crop percent of poultry in the experimental group was 3.2-4.6% higher due to a decrease not only in mortality, but also in culled chickens.